Armed with little more than guitar strings and an unsettling disregard for rhythmic decency, Writing in the Skies aims to annihilate genre tropes and bad music. This instrumental prog metal band weaves mystifying guitars, labyrinthine bass, and inconceivable drums into a deranged and mesmerizing sound that will tug on your heartstrings before tying them into a gordian knot.

"Metamorphose" Album Review
Late last year, Writing In The Skies released their nine track "Metamorphose" album. Let's get up to speed and see what they bring to the table. "Metamorphose" cuts right in with an upbeat sound that's easy to listen to while still being quite technical. There's an absolutely bonkers breakdown/guitar solo halfway (and near the end) on the track that has to be heard to be believed. "The Gift Of Absence" has a bit more bite and melody to it. There's some slight Dysrhythmia vibes on the track as it bobs and weaves with crunch and infectious riffs. Some of the riffs are just totally out of this world. "Exit Eden" continues the onslaught of melodically driven Progressive Metal in high fashion. The guitar solos on the track are stellar and overall it still has that hard edge to it. "Shimmer" starts off slow before picking up and charging full speed ahead. There's a ton of depth and technicality on the track. It's a track that encompasses what the band is all about to a T. "Floodgates" does just that and opens up the album with its soaring riffs and shredding tendencies. It's a stellar track that'll sink its teeth in and not let go. "Endgame" is a tad more toned down than the previous tracks but it shares more in common with the title track than any of the other ones. It still has moments of that driving force behind it though (see outro of the track). "Derailed" is just nuts. It's extremely heavy and really takes the listener on a Progressive ride. You need to hear this track right now! "Age Of Autumn" kicks off with a infectious riff before having a Jazz like section which really stands out for its incredible instrumentation. The melodic sound hearkens back to the early works of Between The Buried And Me or Candiria. The track eventually explodes into a wall of sound that takes over and doesn't let it. It's truly remarkable to hear!
"Freefall" closes out the album in a six minute long epic fashion. The track brings to light all the awesomeness that is the signature Writing In The Skies sound. We heard that new music is on the horizon and we can't wait to hear it!

Verdict:
Get lost in the Instrumental Progressive Metal grooves with Writing In The Skies via their "Metamorphose" album.

-Interview- (10/9/17)
1. How did you get started with music and how did you develop your sound? Who thought of the name “Writing In The Skies” and is there any meaning behind it?

Writing in the Skies actually started as a side project for Zach and Wes in 2012. They were originally in a power metal band called Tides of Time when Joel contacted them to see if they would be interested in starting something more on the progressive side.They brought in Chris to fill out the sound. Eventually Tides of Time dissolved and Writing in the Skies became the main project for this quartet. Wes was the one who thought of the name for Writing in the Skies and it means nothing.

2. What do you want people to take away from your "Metamorphose" album?

We think (and we hope our listeners will agree!) that "Metamorphose", our first full length album, showcases how our sound has developed and matured since our EP "Aphasia".

3. How would you describe your sound to the average listener?

We are an instrumental prog metal band that weave mystifying guitars, labyrinthine bass, and inconceivable drums into a deranged and mesmerizing sound that will tug on your heartstrings before tying them into a gordian knot.

4. Who are three bands you’d like to tour with?

We would love to have the opportunity to tour with Plini, Haken, and/or Valence.

5. What are your three desert island albums that you'd never get tired of listening to?

Metal is more diverse than ever before. Thanks to the power of the internet, niche genres have been allowed to flourish. We certainly might not have found our audience otherwise.

7. What’s the current music scene like there in Massachusetts both locally and state wide?

The music scene in Western Massachusetts is absolutely thriving. Thanks to the hard work of local promoters, we have lots of really good bands in our area. More importantly, everyone in the scene is supportive, friendly, and not competitive in the slightest. Walking into a show, whether you're playing or just attending, feels like you're coming home. Interestingly enough, we haven't had the same experience in Eastern MA. There are still plenty of good bands, but the crowd seems less willing to stick around to support all the acts.

8. What’s your take on legal/illegal music downloading?

We don't have a strong stance on the issue. Personally, we make very little money in this business regardless. Would it be cool if you bought our music instead of downloading/streaming it? Absolutely. That being said, it's not going to pay our bills either way. Although it's a shame that music has became devalued as an art form, this is the reality that we now live in.

9. What’s next for Writing In The Skies?

We're currently in the throes of writing our next full length. We're also preparing to record a new single and have quite a few shows booked for November.

10. Any shoutouts?

First and foremost, we have to thank Jeff and Patty. They not only birthed and raised Joel, they also have let us practice in their basement once a week for the past five years. We wouldn't be a band without their love and support.

We'd also like to give a shout out to Promotorhead Entertainment. They are, hands down, our favorite promoter to work with and they have been instrumental in fostering a supportive, friendly, and successful music scene in Western MA.

Finally, we'd like to recognize Rodney Walsh, who will be working his music wizardry to record our upcoming single.

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